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银川一中2026届高三年级第六次月考 英 语 试 卷 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题的答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。 3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。并标在试卷相应的位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．In a museum. B．In a library. C．In a classroom. 2．What does the woman suggest the man do? A．Take a day off. B．Go to the meeting. C．Take some medicine. 3．How might the man go to the airport? A．By car. B．By taxi. C．By bus. 4．What will the man do this afternoon? A．Have a math class. B．Join a study team. C．Consult a teacher. 5．What does the man mean? A．He loves the movie. B．He has already seen the movie. C．He's too busy to watch the movie. 第二节　(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．Why does the man make the call? A．To make a complaint. B．To confirm an order. C．To book a product. 7．What will the man get finally? A．A parcel box. B．A purchase card. C．A new toy. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．What are the speakers planning? A．A birthday party. B．A graduation ceremony. C．A housewarming gathering. 9．How does the man find the community center? A．Budget­friendly. B．Well­decorated. C．Out­dated. 10．How will they send out invitations? A．Make phone calls. B．Send emails. C．Give paper invitations. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．Why will the woman move to a new place? A．She has been offered a new job. B．She wants to live in another city. C．She gets tired of her current role. 12．What will the man help do? A．Pack the stuff. B．Lend some money. C．Find a new apartment. 13．Which place has the woman rented? A．A distant house with a lovely view. B．A furnished flat near the subway. C．A cheap flat without a kitchen. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．What are the speakers talking about? A．Human interaction. B．Learning assessment. C．Educational technology. 15．What is SmartLearn's most impressive feature? A．Multiple school courses. B．Various digital applications. C．Customized learning plans. 16．What change has SmartLearn brought to students? A．Reduced workloads. B．Better engagement. C．Frequent interaction. 17．What do some experts think of SmartLearn? A．It should serve as teachers' assistant. B．It requires parents' guidance. C．It meets students' learning need. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．Which city is more likely to focus on building enough houses? A．Dubai. B．Tokyo. C．London. 19．What can help to solve the “last­mile” problem? A．Self­drive taxis. B．Private cars. C．Shared bikes. 20．What is essential to the citizens' life quality? A．Population structure. B．Public transportation. C．Social facilities. 第二部分　阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节　(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The greening of planes, trains and automobiles Moving goods and people around the world is responsible for a large part of global CO2 emissions . As the world races to decarbonize everything, it faces particular problems with transportation—which accounts for about a quarter of our energy－related greenhouse gas emissions. Here's the breakdown of the emissions in 2024 for different modes of transport. The fuels for transport need to be not just green, cheap and powerful, but also lightweight and safe enough to be carried around. Each mode of transport has its specific fuel needs. Much is still to be settled, but here are some of the solutions to get us going green. This energy transition (变革) is global, and the amount of renewable energy the world will need is “a little bit mind－blowing,” says mechanical engineer Keith Wipke at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. It's estimated that the global demand for electricity could more than double by 2050. Fortunately, analyses suggest that renewables are up to the task. “We need to speed up the development of green energy, and it will all get used.” says Wipke. 21．What percentage of global transport emissions did road vehicles account for in 2024? A．11.6%. B．45.1%. C．74.5%. D．86.1%. 22．Which mode of transport can go green comparatively easily? A．Planes. B．Trucks. C．Trains. D．Ships. 23．What does Wipke suggest regarding energy transition? A．Limiting fuel consumption. B．Putting more effort into renewables. C．Improving energy efficiency. D．Making electricity more affordable. B Writer Chloe Dalton discovered an unexpected teacher in nature when a damaged internet cable, chewed by a brown hare (野兔) in her countryside home, brought not annoyance but concern for the animal. This marked a significant shift for Dalton, whose book Raising Hare records her relationship with a hare she rescued in early 2021. She discovered a newborn hare near her house, unguarded by a nest or its mother. At first, she left it, not wanting to disturb nature's course. But when she returned hours later to find the hare still there, exposed to the rough weather and potential enemies, she nervously took it home, without any knowledge of hare care. She carefully fed it milk with a dropper. While there was plenty of rabbit advice online, hares were still mysterious. Refusing to domesticate the hare, Dalton let it move freely in her home, adjusting her busy life to match its habits. Its simple life reshaped her view:“If I could get this much pleasure from something so simple,” she reflects,“what else might be waiting to be discovered?” Their life together ended the strong focus on her busy life and brought a greater awareness of the environment. In her book, Dalton gives historical context on the human－hare relationship and illustrates how horribly hares have often been treated. The brown hare population in Britain has declined 80 percent in the past century due to hunting and agriculture. The story provides a peaceful feeling with its delicate illustrations, but Dalton avoids idealizing nature, recognizing humans' influence on animals. Animal encounter books are common, and the good ones act like peaceful countryside escapes. We already understand the basic outlines even without reading books with similar themes—Catherine Raven's Fox & I and Helen Macdonald's H Is for Hawk. But Dalton's weak animal is much lower on the food chain, adding more suspense to Raising Hare: Will the small creature survive until the story ends? Dalton's journey with her “weak companion” offers a reminder that healing often comes not from control, but from adjusting to nature. 24．What prevented Dalton from immediately rescuing the hare? A．Respect for nature. B．Lack of feeding knowledge. C．Attack from its enemies. D．Advice from conservationists. 25．How did the hare influence Dalton's daily life? A．By damaging her home facilities. B．By reminding her to focus on writing. C．By requiring her constant care. D．By inspiring her to live a slow－paced life. 26．What distinguishes Raising Hare from other animal stories? A．Its description of idealized nature. B．Its delicate illustrations of the hare. C．Its stimulation of readers' tension. D．Its focus on the knowledge of the hare. 27．What is the text? A．A news report. B．A short story. C．A research paper. D．A book review. C If you're digitally skilled, it has likely been a while since you spent much time writing by hand. The laborious process of tracing out our thoughts, letter by letter, on the page is becoming a thing of the past in our screen-dominated world, where text messages and thumb-typed grocery lists have replaced handwritten letters and sticky notes. To keep up, many schools are introducing computers as early as preschool, meaning some kids may learn the basics of typing before writing by hand. Although electronic keyboards offer obvious efficiency benefits, giving up handwriting may come at a significant cost. Typing pays no attention to the form of the letters—only involving relatively simple and uniform movements. By contrast, handwriting is a complex task. The motor system has to delicately adjust the pressure that each finger applies on the pen to recreate each letter. Adding to the complexity, your visual system must continuously process that letter as it's formed, with your brain making adjustments to fingers in real time to create the letters' shapes. “This process lets you make your body and what you are seeing mesh,” says Robert Wiley, a cognitive psychologist at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, adding “such complexity is crucial to mental development.” Screens and keyboards replacing pen and paper might affect kids' ability to learn letters, which is actually an important predictor of later reading and math attainments. If young children are not receiving any handwriting training, their brains simply won't reach their full potential. For adults, typing often results in failing to actually process information. During a lecture, it's possible to type what they're hearing word for word. But often, they're just typing blindly, failing to make information their own. On the other hand, taking notes by hand forces them to write only key words and use drawings or arrows to work through ideas. Actually, we don't have to drop digital tools, like graphics tablets and smart pens, to capitalize on the power of handwriting. Recent research suggests that writing on a screen activates the same brain pathways as writing on paper. It's the movement that counts, not its final form. 28．What does the author intend to convey in Paragraph 1? A．Abandoning handwriting is unwise. B．Digital literacy is essential nowadays. C．Handwritten communication is out of date. D．Computer courses are urgently needed in preschools. 29．What does the underlined word “mesh” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Set up. B．Run fast. C．Mess up. D．Work together. 30．What can be inferred from Paragraph 3? A．Blind typing contributes to brain development. B．Kids have a preference for screens and keyboards. C．Handwritten markers are good for getting ideas linked. D．Adults have the ability to memorize complex information. 31．What is the author's attitude towards using digital pens? A．Skeptical. B．Critical. C．Favorable. D．Neutral. D Traditional methods employed for the diagnosis of mental-health conditions require that patients engage in direct communication with a doctor. While these methods appear sensible in theory, such assessments can, in practical terms, extend over a period of several months, and furthermore, the diagnoses are ultimately subject to a degree of subjectivity. It is precisely for this reason that scientists are actively involved in experimental efforts to automate this diagnostic process. For instance, large language models (LLMs) possess the capacity to analyze literally recorded interviews in search of speech patterns and contextual clues indicating psychological disorders. However, text-based AI has its limitations. Cultural distinction, language barriers, and varying levels of fluency in language can impact the results. It has also been demonstrated that LLMs have a tendency to mirror the linguistic discriminations in society. In one study, an LLM failed to diagnose depression in black patients compared with white patients. Consequently, the novel methods currently under development do not focus on individual words but on the way those words are spoken. An AI model, for example, is intended to detect slight changes in a patient's voice. The researchers assume that individuals with depression may possess distinctive ways of speaking that are not very noticeable for the human to detect. The system uses “pre－training”, a technique by which the model is initially exposed to vast quantities of general speech, to help it recognize complex speech patterns. These patterns might include variations in rhythm, pitch (音高) variability and voice quality that human can rarely catch. This pre-training acts as a linguistic tuning fork, enabling the system to pick out complex variations in speech that might potentially signal depression, without the necessity of comprehending the words themselves. Subsequently, the researchers adjusted, or “fine-tuned” this general-purpose system specifically for the detection of depression with the aid of recordings of patients with depression. This method was 95% accurate when tasked with categorizing its severity based on one clinical rating extent. Diagnosis, though valuable, is only the first step. Different people with the same condition often require customized treatments for the symptoms they find most troubling. The next step for this promising technology seems self-evident-build AI models that can help doctors personalize the treatments they give to patients. 32．What's the challenge text-based AI faces in Paragraph 2? A．It cannot deeply analyze speech patterns. B．It cannot reflect linguistic discriminations. C．It cannot correctly recognize contextual clues. D．It cannot avoid influences from linguistic factors. 33．Why is there pre-training on vast quantities of general speech? A．To recognize complex word patterns. B．To pick out variations in symptoms. C．To identify complicated voice patterns. D．To understand the words themselves. 34．How will the AI-based technology further develop? A．It will promote its accuracy. B．It will offer tailored treatments. C．It will diversify its functions. D．It will provide a personal diagnosis. 35．What can be the best title for the text? A．Promising AI Treatment B．Diagnosing Mental Disorders with AI C．Language Models with AI D．Applying AI to Mental Health Treatment 第二节　(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 We are so passionate about what we do. We get to travel this amazing world, make great friendships, make positive changes within local communities and help conserve animals. 36 . It is not a nine-to-five job for us. You will find us available to answer your questions outside of the “normal” hours, be that 6：30 on a Monday morning or 20：00 on a Sunday evening. We also make it easy. You can contact us through online chat, by email, text, social media or telephone. 37 , allowing this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to all travelers. Over the past couple of years, we have hosted many volunteers and made such a big impact around the world. Here are the things you should know about us: 38 Not only do our volunteer programs directly help within the local community, but we ensure that all tasks aid the local economy, respect all cultures and support the development of the local infrastructure , which is crucial to the long-term future of the city. We want you to have a great time We make sure you and other volunteers have the best time of your lives. The fastest and most efficient way for us to grow and spread our programs is by YOU. 39 . That's why we are so proud of our 5 out of 5 star rating. So, do something different and special when you next go abroad. 40 . Whether you want to help protect the elephants in Sri Lanka, help the disabled in Nepal or teach children in Cambodia, the Mighty Roar can make it happen. A．Reviews are key to our success B．We are committed to conservation C．We have the perfect experience waiting for you D．All of our community programs are sustainable E．That's the reason why we started the Mighty Roar F．Remember to share those experiences with your friends G．We aim to make our volunteering programs as accessible as possible 第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节　(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A German young man named Joel Mikael Walker went 41 on social media after using traditional Chinese medical techniques to help a girl who fell unconscious while hiking. Walker quickly 42 traditional Chinese emergency methods for the girl, as CPR (心肺复苏术) might not have been as 43 and there was a risk of breaking her bones on the hard ground. Walker phoned his teacher Song Zhaopu and, under his 44 guidance, sprayed cold water on her face and 45 her elbow area. After over 20 pats, the girl started to 46 ， and she could speak a few words. Traditional Chinese medicine 47 that tapping the elbow area can help clear energy paths and improve the blood flow. Spraying cold water on the face was an ancient method to make someone conscious by 48 the skin. Faced with 49 fame and praise online, Walker 50 said, “It's not me. It's the wisdom of the ancients. I just 51 what my teacher taught me.” He believes that it's patients who are helping the doctors, as being a doctor 52 constantly gaining and testing experience through practice. Walker came to China in 2015 and following a year of 53 Chinese language study, he went to Henan University of Chinese Medicine. In the early stages of his journey into the traditional Chinese medicine, Walker always 54 some Chinese herbal medicine by himself, just like Shen Nong, a character in Chinese legend, who tasted most of the herbal medicine by himself to know their 55 and healing effects. 41．A.public B.viral C.crazy D.blank 42．A.looked for B.put up C.turned to D.stuck to 43．A.convenient B.effective C.powerful D.essential 44．A.realistic B.recent C.regular D.remote 45．A.squeezed B.wrapped C.patted D.grabbed 46．A.cheer up B.wake up C.wind up D.dress up 47．A.denies B.doubts C.requires D.holds 48. A. boasting B. preserving C. stimulating D. promoting 49．A.previous B.newfound C.astonishing D.amusing 50．A.proudly B.humbly C.humorously D.originally 51．A.tackle B.apply C.comprehend D.acquire 52．A.means B.deserves C.exceeds D.declines 53．A.casual B.effortless C.intensive D.informal 54．A.tasted B.gathered C.planted D.delved 55．A.outcomes B.measures C.properties D.prospects 第二节　(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 China Media Group unveiled the 2026 Spring Festival Gala sub-venues on December 28. The gala 56 (feature) four locations—Harbin, Heilongjiang Province; Yiwu, Zhejiang Province; Hefei, Anhui Province; and Yibin, Sichuan Province—each bringing 57 (it) unique cultural flair to the grand celebration alongside the main Beijing venue. Harbin,with its winter beauty, will blend traditional charm with modern trends, allowing it 58 (know) among a wider audience. Audiences will be captivated by the spectacular ice and snow displays 59 which the city is renowned. The sub-venue will display cutting-edge technology and a vibrant fusion of local and international cultures, all set against the sparkling backdrop of this northern city. Yiwu, a global trade hub, will highlight its status as 60 bridge between China and the world. The city’s sub-venue will offer a festive celebration of global friendship and commerce, while 61 (showcase) Yiwu’s growing international trade influence. Hefei’s sub-venue will reflect the city’s rich cultural heritage, merging its traditional operatic roots with natural beauty. The city’s cultural offerings will shine, with 62 (innovate) performances celebrating its unique blend of ancient traditions and modern vibrancy. Yibin will present a performance that intertwines the city’s rich history, green technologies, and modern industrial 63 (advancement). With its focus on high-quality environmental sustainability, Yibin will showcase 64 it balances tradition with a forward-looking, eco-conscious future. The sub-venues will each present distinctive performances, including dance, music, and opera, highlighting the diverse cultural flavors of their respective cities. 65 at home or abroad, the gala will be a grand feast for the audience. 第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节　(满分15分) 假定你是李华，外教Mr. Chuck发现你的作文完全由AI生成，故将其判为不及格。请你给外教写一封邮件，内容包括：1.承认错误；2.做出许诺；3.补救措施。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mr. Chuck， ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours， Li Hua 第二节　(满分25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Lily had grown up watching her grandma Li, a master of paper-cutting, create stunning works of art every Spring Festival. The old woman would sit by the warm kang, a pair of sharp scissors gliding through red paper like a butterfly dancing. In minutes, vivid patterns emerged—lucky "Fu" characters that symbolized good fortune, soaring dragons representing power and prosperity. These delicate paper-cuts would be pasted on windows and doors, turning the whole house into a festive wonderland. Lily had always been eager to learn the craft, but she’d never had the patience to stick with it. Every time she tried, her clumsy fingers got pricked by the sharp scissors, and the red paper turned into a messy pile of useless scraps. She would throw the scissors away in frustration, complaining that the craft was too difficult for a teenager like her. One afternoon, after school, Lily walked into the living room and found grandma sitting alone on the kang, staring at a faded black-and-white photo of her own teacher, a famous paper-cutter from the last century. A tear rolled down grandma’s wrinkled cheek as she gently stroked the photo. “Young people these days are too busy with their phones and online games to care about these old things,” she sighed softly, her voice filled with sadness. “Who will keep this craft alive when I’m gone? It’s been passed down in our family for four generations, but it might end with me.”Lily’s heart sank at her grandma’s words. She looked around the room, her eyes falling on the beautiful paper-cuts that had decorated their home every year since she was a child. That moment, she made up her mind to learn paper-cutting seriously. 注意： 1.续写词数应为 150左右； 2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Lily asked Grandma Li to teach her paper-cutting.___________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lily decided to spread the charm of paper-cutting at school.___________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 高三第六次月考 英语试卷 第1页(共6页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 银川一中2025/2026学年度(上)高三第六次月考英语答案 单选题答案 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. B 11. A 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. C 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. C 20. C 21. C 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. B 36. E 37. G 38. D 39. A 40. C 41. B 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. B 51. B 52. A 53. C 54. A 55.C 1—5 BABBC　6—10 ACACB 11—15 AABCC　16—20 BAACC 21-23 CCB 24-27 ADCD 28-31 ADCC 32-35DCBB 36-40 EGDAC 41-55BCBDC BDCBB BACAC 语法填空：56.will feature 57.its 58. to be known 59.for 60. a 61. showcasing 62.innovative 63. advancements 64. how 65.Whether 【参考范文】 第一节 Dear__Mr.__Chuck， I sincerely apologize for submitting an AI－generated essay. I took a shortcut, and it cost me my integrity. You always said that true learning comes from struggling with ideas, but I failed you. I promise I will spare no effort to cultivate my creativity and work independently. I will learn to treat AI as an assistant, not a replacement. To make up for this, I would like to rewrite the essay and submit it next week. I dare not seek a new grade. I only wish to regain your trust, hopefully.(93words) Yours, Li__Hua 第二节 第一段描写Lily克服困难学习剪纸的过程 - 学习：反复练习、手指受伤不放弃、奶奶悉心指导、掌握核心技巧 第二段叙述Lily如何在学校推广剪纸文化，体现文化传承 - 推广：成立剪纸社团、举办校园展览、邀请奶奶讲座、吸引同学参与 Paragraph 1 Lily asked Grandma Li to teach her paper-cutting. Determined to master paper-cutting, Lily asked Grandma Li for formal lessons. Every weekend, she sat beside the kang, holding scissors tightly and practicing basic cuts repeatedly. Her fingers were pricked many times, leaving small red marks, but she never complained. Grandma Li taught her the secrets of folding paper symmetrically and controlling the scissors’ speed with patience. Gradually, Lily could cut out simple patterns like little rabbits and flowers. As her skills improved, she even tried to create new designs that combined traditional styles with modern elements.(88words) Paragraph 2 Lily decided to spread the charm of paper-cutting at school. Firstly, Lily set up a paper-cutting club at school. She invited Grandma Li to give a lecture, where the old master showed students how to make "Fu" characters step by step. The club members held a small exhibition in the classroom, displaying their works—from classic dragon patterns to creative cartoon figures. Many students were attracted and joined the club. Seeing so many young people fall in love with the traditional craft, Grandma Li smiled happily, her eyes shining with pride.(81words) 附：听力参考材料 Text 1 M：Excuse me, where can I find the book Pride and Prejudice? W：You can check the third floor. That's where most of the literature books are stored. M：Thanks. Text 2 M: My head is killing me. The medicine doesn't work. W：You should take a day's leave and get some rest. M: I can't. I have an important meeting this afternoon. Text 3 W：How are you going to the airport tomorrow? M：Driving a car is inconvenient for me. I am thinking about taking a bus, but it might be too slow. Maybe I should take a taxi. Text 4 M：I'm really struggling with these math problems. They are so difficult. And I can't reach my teacher. W：Why not come to the study group this afternoon? We can work on it together. M：It sounds great. Text 5 W：There's a great movie on at the cinema tonight. Do you want to watch it with me? M：I'd love to, but I have a lot of work to do. I really can't spare the time. Text 6 M：Hello, I'm calling about the toy I ordered. It arrived damaged. W：I'm sorry to hear that, sir. Could you please tell me more details? M: The parcel box was broken and there were many marks on the item inside. W：We can send you a replacement right away or return money to your purchase card. Which would you prefer? M：I choose the replacement. W：Okay, I'll arrange it for you. I'll send you an email to confirm the details. Text 7 M：Tom's birthday is around the corner. Let's prepare a surprise party for him. W：Good idea. First, let's choose a venue for the party. M：I'm thinking about that new café downtown. It has a private room. W：I've been there. It is pretty small. Maybe we could consider the community center. It's much bigger and not too expensive. M：But I think it's a bit old­fashioned. Then we need to decorate it carefully. What about the food? W：We can make some simple snacks ourselves and order main dishes. And we also need to send out invitations. This time I suggest sending emails instead of paper invitations. M：OK, the former is more convenient. Text 8 W：I'm making a move to a brand new place. M：Really? Why? W：Well, I recently secured a new job opportunity in a different part of the city. It's a dream role, but it's quite a distance from my current place. M：Oh, I totally get that. So, do you need any help with the move? I'd be more than happy to lend a hand. W：That's incredibly sweet of you. Could you spare some time to help me pack? M：No problem. What kind of place have you rented? W：Initially I found a house with a lovely view, but it is too far away. And then a flat near my company doesn't have a kitchen though it is cheaper. M：Mm, that's inconvenient. W：So I chose a flat close to the subway with all the furniture. Text 9 W: Hey John, have you heard about the new technology they've introduced in our school? M：Yeah, I think it's called SmartLearn. What exactly does it do? W：The most amazing feature is that SmartLearn uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning plans for each student. It integrates with our school courses and offers tons of digital resources like interactive videos, quizzes and virtual lab experiments. Based on students' performance, it adjusts learning plans in real­time. M：That sounds cool. What do teachers think about it? W：They love it! It helps them assign tailored homework and give more personalized assessment. Parents can also track their kids' progress. M：That's great for parents. Has it made any difference to students? W：Absolutely.Students are more motivated and confident. They are more active and their participation has gone up. M：Sounds too good to be true. Are there any disadvantages? W: Some experts say it should be a teaching aid, not a replacement for teachers. Human interaction is still crucial. Text 10 When we talk about urban planning, we must consider multiple factors. One aspect is the population. Understanding the population size, structure, and growth trends is crucial. For example, a city with a rapidly increasing population, such as Dubai, needs to plan for sufficient housing and schools. In contrast, an aging population, like in Tokyo, calls for more nursing homes, senior­friendly public spaces and accessible healthcare services. Another important factor in urban planning is sustainable transportation. In many modern cities like London, the over­reliance on private cars has led to traffic jams and environmental pollution. To deal with this, more and more cities are investing in public transportation systems. However, simply building more public transportation isn't enough. We also need to improve the “last­mile” problem. This refers to the difficulty of getting from the public transportation stop to the final destination. Solutions like bike­sharing programs and electric­bike rental are emerging to address this issue. Additionally, social facilities such as schools and public spaces are essential to enhance the quality of life for residents and contribute to the overall well­being of the community. In conclusion, urban planning is a complex process that requires a comprehensive consideration of population, transportation and economic, environmental and social factors. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $